Trae Young Optimistic for December Return from Knee Injury

Trae Young (knee) is optimistic about a December return, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Atlanta Hawks guard suffered a sprained MCL on Oct. 29 and is due for re-evaluation in mid-December. The Hawks have performed well in his absence, going 12-8, and believe his return will elevate the team alongside Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Zaccharie Risacher, and Onyeka Okongwu. He is unlikely to play on December 9th against Detroit.